Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Helping Children Understand Alzheimer's Disease

About this episode

How do you explain Alzheimer's disease to a child while helping them maintain a meaningful connection with a grandparent or loved one living with dementia? All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton, were honored to welcome Brenda Freed, MMus, Co-Founder of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's, as a guest to the show. In this important conversation, Brenda highlights the mission behind Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's and the importance of helping children, parents, and family caregivers better understand Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. For families navigating the challenges of dementia caregiving, particularly those in the sandwich generation caring for both children and aging loved ones, maintaining meaningful relationships can become increasingly difficult. Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's offers a compassionate, family-centered approach through education, music, storytelling, practical activities, and accessible resources designed to help families remain connected throughout the dementia journey. About Brenda Freed: Brenda Freed, MMus, is the Co-Founder of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's, a family-centered educational program created to help children, parents, car